Catskills Wellness Guide

Just received a great recommendation for yoga at Balanced Yoga, offering Yoga Therapy • Ayurvedic Consultations • Workshopsin New Paltz. A friend writes:
“Ami Jayaprada Hirschtein is an amazing yoga therapist, teacher and Ayurvedic healer.”

Ami Jayaprada Hirschstein is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Therapist. She founded and directed two New Paltz Yoga studios: Jai Ma Yoga Center from 1999-2015 and YogAlive 2015-2017. Ami has received teaching certifications as an Anusara Yoga and Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist. She has been teaching holistic healing and yoga in the Hudson Valley and beyond since 1995. You can follow her at .

Such a healing and nurturing experience at in Hurleyville, NY. A beautiful aromatherapy treatment left me floating for several days! Plus beautiful yoga and nourishing vegetarian food. I feel renewed. Thank you Gitanjali! You make me shine from within. 💖🫶🙏 Sat Nam!

THIS WEEKEND! Transform your relationship from inside out with a beautiful healing experience at in Hurleyville, NY. More deets on their profile! Book your couples retreat at https://www.wholefamilynj.com/service-page/august-2024-getting-the-love-you-want. Save $200 with promo code SUMMER24

This week it brings me great pleasure to welcome Larissa of The Skincare Republic () to our community. Larissa offers incredible facials and skincare treatments in addition to her own line of locally made skincare products that are handmade in small batches with all natural, fair trade ingredients and are plastic free.

Larissa shares:
“I offer customized facial treatments in a private studio in Red Hook, NY. My passion is my sculpting facial massages that help lift & improve circulation! But I do microcurrent facials, chemical peels, and Dermaplane facials to help target concerns like acne, dark spots, or mature skin. I also include some cranial sacral holds to promote a sense of well being & healing during the facials. All of our soaps & body butters are handmade by me with plant based oils to nourish the skin. Our small business mission is to help people to elevate their selfcare mindfully!🌸”

Wow, anyone else drooling over that facial??? 🤤

If your skin is in need of some love, visit Larissa at skincare_larisaversace and check out her beautiful website at https://skincarerepublic.com.

Found a good price on massage therapy at the fitness center in Mast Hope Community in PA… just over the NY/PA border near the Catskills.

Note to self: it’s strawberry season! We have to go grab some before they are gone. Last year we visited and made a delicious jam with my daughter. That batch sustained us through the winter. I say sustained because it was such a sweet reminder that summer will be back. And here it is. So we are cherishing every moment. See you out in the fields y’all.

Have you noticed that the world is changing fast and is challenging these days? Between changes in our economy, politics, personal lives, work, family, you name it, it’s spinning ever so much faster. In
Kundalini yoga we recognize that we are spiritual beings who respond to the worlds frequencies, and when those increase as drastically as they have been in recent years, it’s easy to feel off kilter, like somethings wrong, but we are not quite sure what, nor how to fix it. This is where Kundalini yoga comes in, with a strong basis in yogic philosophy built for “householders,” in other words the busy, productive and creative people of the world who are working,
raising children, building businesses and relationships. All of this requires personal balance and inner stillness to maintain our sanity, vision and life direction.

Our Kundalini Transformation Yoga Intensive Course & Teacher Training is designed to help you through these challenging times. You will learn:
· How to take care of your body, from nutrition to
mindful movement to ensure you have enough energy to undertake all that life throws at you on a daily basis
· How to care for your mind, to be focused, clear
and creative
· How to breathe, the absolute foundation of wellbeing
· How to be strong and to know who you are. To
cultivate inner courage, truth and precise communication to stand authentically
in your own skin.
· How to connect to your inner guidance and wisdom
to help you make better decisions in your daily life to infuse it with joy, love, laughter, creativity and inner peace.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to transform their own life, or inspire others by teaching. The 2024 Sat Nam School of Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training Course is a 220-hour Yoga Alliance certification program offered in person and via home study. To join our Summer 2024 cohort, visit: https://motherdivinefoundation.org/yoga-teacher-training or click the link in bio. For questions and to see if this is a fit for you, please call or text Gitanjali at 845-866-3063.

Hi everyone, I just had to share this amazing retreat space near Bethel Woods. It’s gorgeous and offers all the wellness. They’ve got a little bit of availability left for the summer so grab it while you can as a private short term rental or as part of a retreat experience.

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Discover a wellness sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Southern Catskills, designed from the ground up to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

Revitalize your body in our infrared sauna, steam shower, salt booth, outdoor shower and massage room. Or keep fit with our Peloton bike and free weights.

Relax and clear your mind in our private hot tub, Somadome meditation pod, curated reading nook and game room.

Lift your spirits in our yoga studio or by visiting with friends by our fire pit and wood-burning fireplace.

Red Bird House is centrally located in the Southern Catskills, near Bethel Woods. To book & learn more, visit redbirdhouseny.com at the link in bio.

Farmers’ Market Season is upon us friends, and for those of you know me, you know a good farmers’ market is my happy place! Let’s get out there and support our farmers this weekend! Check out

wellness fair is this weekend and our good friend is teaching a kundalini yoga sesh. Go check it out in Cochecton, NY.

It’s May - yay! That means the 2024 Farmers’ Market season is approaching. Get ready by checking out the .visitor.center market calendar here: https://catskillsvisitorcenter.org/farmers-markets/.

I’m so excited to introduce you to a new member of our community. Please help me welcome Dr Neesha Duggal, a holistically minded dentist in Wurtsboro, NY.

Dr. Neesha Duggal is a general dentist based in Wurtsboro New York. For years she practiced traditional dentistry, much like most practices in our area. After Covid she became interested in delivering a more comprehensive approach to dental care. She committed to post doctoral education and has now created a dental practice that provides her patients a more ‘complete picture’ of their oral health. She collaborates with local chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists to give her patients a full wellness ‘team’. This is something that no other dental local office offers! Your oral health is directly related to your overall wellness, and your mouth and jaw often are involved with neck, back pain, headaches, and other systemic issues.
Her office is a calm, welcoming space and is often the answer many patients have been searching for in terms of their dental health.

Please give her a follow at and save this post for the next time you are due for a dental visit.

Hint hint! Mom’s day is less than a month away and spa experiences are such a wonderful gift. Check out for ideas on day spa packages to gift mama.

Congratulations to celebrating their 18th anniversary this Sunday, April 14 at 11am.
The center is dedicated to Kundalini yoga and offers daily classes in their studio in Hurleyville and online.
“The day of the solar eclipse was actually the 18th Anniversary of Sat Nam Yoga, serving the community since April 8th, 2006. We welcome you to join us for a Celebration here at the studio on SUNDAY, April 14th starting at 11am with our Super Healing Sunday class, gong and potluck lunch.” Learn more at the link in their bio.

A little bit more about the wellness offerings at in Monroe, NY. They offer a sweet children’s spa experience with manicures and other joyful experiences to share with mama and mini. They also sell beautifully handcrafted and inventively designed sun glasses and apparel for mom, daughter and doll too! Visit https://siennassunnies.com/ to learn more.

With the season of gratitude upon us, I’ve got a lot to reflect on from this past year. I’m evaluating what still fits in my life, what brings me joy, what uplifts me. And I’m also looking at the things that don’t. One thing is for sure, being connected to this community and documenting my wellness journey here, has been such a positive part of my life. I want to thank you all for the follows, the likes and the conversations that keep me aligned with the healthy lifestyle choices I need in my life.

We are kicking off the holiday season Princess style! We loved our Princess Tea Party experience at in Monroe, NY. Sienna’s Sunnies is an adorable boutique selling mama and babe sunglasses and apparel and a children’s spa and event space. It’s a cheerful environment filled with whimsy, glitter and magic. Check out their website at https://siennassunnies.com/collections/events to discover all the fun events they offer, including an ornament decorating party tomorrow, 12/3! My little is already asking to go back, so see you there!

Hello wellness friends, do you have a wellness offer at your Catskills business this week? If you’re offering deals for Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, please feel free to share below! And if you’d like, you can also DM me your offer details, location and image and I’ll consider sharing it in my stories.

Looking for the best Indian food in the Catskills? Saffron Indian Cuisine in Middletown, NY offers absolutely delicious, fresh and authentic Indian Cuisine. I’ve traveled all over the world, including India, and still consider this my favorite. Enjoy! Visit them at here on IG or Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine on FB and https://www.saffronmiddletown.com to view their menu.

Does your relationship need a “tune up”? The best way to get one is to “tune in” to your partner. is providing a safe space for couples to come together and experience a healing Imago therapy process to overcome challenging patterns and take your love to the next level.

Experience the Getting the Love You Want®: Couples
Workshop November 3-5, 2023 at Sanivan. Find out more at https://sanivan.com/getting-the-love-you-want-couples-retreat/ or at the link in stories.

A prayer for peace for our world. Sending love and support to all those who are suffering in conflict, or anxious for loved ones in it. 🙏

Just stumbled upon this amazing healing resource in Catskill, NY. offers full body cryotherapy and infrared sauna.

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Say hello to the amazing power of Cryotherapy: Mood-lifting, mind-enhancing, fat-burning, pain-reducing, energy-boosting, stress-alleviating.

Fall fun awaits…

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Get ready to embrace the season at our upcoming Fall Festival! 🍁🍎

Experience a range of exciting activities lined up for you:

2-6pm: Engage in the thrilling Candy Corn Guessing Contest
2-3pm: Test your skills with some Apple Bopping fun
2-3pm: Dive into the Candy Haystack adventure
3-4pm: Roll into action with Pumpkin Bowling
4-5pm: Get creative and decorate delicious Apple Cider Donuts
5-6pm: Take part in the hilariously Wacky Relay Races
7-8pm: Try your luck and win big with Candy Corn Bingo in Americana

Additionally, our event will feature bounce houses, axe throwing, and much more to ensure a great time for the entire family!

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable Fall Festival celebration!

This stopped me scrolling in my tracks! So excited to see we now have a salt room in Wurtsboro! Race you there!

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Salt cave sessions available for our soft opening!! 40 minute session for $40. Call 845-888-2547 to book!! Dm us if you are trying to book after hours (phone goes to voicemail)

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Fall Yoga & Sound Healing Retreat registration is open.

🧘‍♀️ Daily Yoga
💓Sound Healing Meditation
🍂Guided Hike
💫Intention Setting Practice
🔥 Camp Fire
👩🏻‍🌾 Farm fresh & locally sourced meals
🏕️Your choice of accommodations: Cabin, Private Room, Dorm
⛰️ Free time to explore the Farm Store and Local Shops in the beautiful Catskill Mountains during peak foliage season.

For more info: www.bringingtheombackhome.com/upstate-ny-yoga-retreats

Need to get up to Kingston sometime soon for this…

Attune Wellness is a sacred healing space located in the historic Stockade District of Kingston, NY

We are offering holistic treatments that are rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, as well as energy healing.

Our main goal is to help you restore energy, balance the mind - body - spirit connection to make you escape daily stresses; returning to life refreshed and invigorated with your true self…

Learn more

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Our beloved Harvest Festival returns for six consecutive weeks this fall, and we're celebrating 25 years of farmers market goodness! In addition to live music, shopping with 100+ regional vendors, and corn mazes, special attractions will be featured from week-to-week in honor of the silver anniversary, and will include a tortoise sanctuary, a live mural artist, circus performers, axe-throwing, a live giant pumpkin carving, and more to be announced.

The fun takes place Sundays, August 27-October 1.

Made these amazing fish tacos with a wonderful mango salsa… later this week, I’ll be trying the peaches from the farmers market. Recipe for mango pico de gallo in my stories. Yummmmmm.

Yoga, gong + POTLUCK! Today in Hurleyville, NY
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Sat Nam Dear Divine Souls, Greetings from Sat Nam

Please joins us on Sunday for the 11am Super Healing Sunday Class with Bliss of Pranayam at 12:30pm Gong Meditation and 1pm Vegetarian Potluck Lunch (please bring a veg dish to share).
These Kundalini Yoga Classes are designed to help us in these challenging times to stay calm, focused and free from anxiety and worry and sleeplessness. I hope to see you in person or online. You can book at the link in bio on our home page at http://motherdivinefoundation.org/.